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BMW i3 + i8

BMW i3 + i8

Two concepts that kick-started BMW’s ‘environmental’ sub-brand also stole the limelight at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show.
Words: Andrew Kerr Posted: 23 Jan 2012
With interactive designers, Co and Pashenkov

Interactive designers, Co and Pashenkov

Urbis magazine talks to a Los Angeles creative duo.
Words: Sam Eichblatt Posted: 21 Nov 2011
Alfa Romeo 4C

Alfa Romeo 4C

A rear-drive, mid-engine Alfa concept coupé reviewed by Urbis magazine.
Words: Andrew Kerr Posted: 7 Nov 2011
Sibling rivalry can produce outstanding creative fashion

Sibling rivalry and creative fashion

Urbis profiles Liz Findlay and Margi Robinson who head well-known fashion labels.
Words: Nicole Stock Posted: 31 Oct 2011
Pete Bossley at work

Pete Bossley at work

Urbis profiles Pete Bossley of Bossley Architects who dresses with a bit of wit and a lot of panache.
Words: Nicole Stock Posted: 24 Oct 2011
Couture for Christchurch

Couture for Christchurch

Five designers have created bespoke dresses that you can bid on in our auction on 02 December.
Posted: 6 Oct 2011
Luxury retail experience

Luxury retail experience

Black Label offers private hosted tours of Auckland’s retail hot spots.
Posted: 13 Sep 2011
Concept Audi Quattro

Concept Audi Quattro

Andrew Kerr marvels at the muscular but weight-conscious Quattro Concept.
Words: Andrew Kerr Posted: 8 Sep 2011
Eat it

Eat it

In Issue 63 of Urbis we deconstruct four recipes, artfully styled against bold floral backdrops. Here are the recipes.
Words: Nicole Stock Posted: 28 Jul 2011
Legacy of Bruce McLaren

Legacy of Bruce McLaren

Andrew Kerr looks back at the legacy of Bruce McLaren.
Words: Andrew Kerr Posted: 10 Jun 2011
Compact luxury

Compact luxury

The new Lexus hybrid satisfies the eco-aware and delivers a little bit of grunt.
Words: Andrew Kerr Posted: 10 Jun 2011
Australian lighting designer with a colourful past

Australian lighting designer with a colourful past

Volker Haug is one of Australia’s most innovative and experimental lighting designers with a colourful past that influences his quirky pieces.
Words: Nicole Stock Posted: 7 Jun 2011
More from the London Design Festival

More from the London Design Festival

This festival is an explosion of exhibitions, lectures, products and installations.
Words: Nicole Stock Posted: 30 May 2011
Latest designs from Rotterdam

Latest designs from Rotterdam

Object Rotterdam covers everything from contemporary jewellery to tablecloths and rugs.
Words: Nicole Stock Posted: 30 May 2011
Hot design releases from Paris

Hot design releases from Paris

The latest issue of Urbis features top releases from Maison & Objet.
Words: Nicole Stock Posted: 30 May 2011
Cocktails with Quina Fina

Cocktails with Quina Fina

We put the spotlight on the cool style of New Zealand-made tonic water Quina Fina. Here are the founder’s best drink recipes.
Words: Nicole Stock Posted: 30 May 2011
Designs that changed our world

Designs that changed our world

A selection of some of the designs that changed our world.
Words: Nicole Stock Posted: 17 May 2011
Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions

From pouring drinks to tossing the salad, Urbis serves up a selection of serving vessels that bring style as well as utility to the table.
Words: Nicole Stock Posted: 10 Mar 2011
Transition fashion

Transition fashion

Materiality and form are highlighted in fashion that changes from summer to winter.
Words: Nicole Stock Posted: 7 Mar 2011
The new Mini Cooper S Countryman

The new Mini Cooper S Countryman

The upsized Countryman targets families and tries to preserve a sense of fun.
Words: Andrew Kerr Posted: 4 Mar 2011

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23 Feb Shop One Night – Public Event, Auckland
24 Feb The Obstinate Object: Contemporary New Zealand sculpture – Exhibition, Wellington
25 Feb Shapeshifter Exhibition 2012 – Exhibition, Wellington
25 Feb The Art of Money – Exhibition, Porirua
1 Mar Art Month Sydney 2012 – Festival, Sydney

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